dying and grieving. This is exemplified in the three chapters on Japan, emphasizing traditional beliefs, the history of the death awareness movement, and available palliative care services. Similar themes are found in the chapters on Korea, China, and Hong Kong. Sections featuring Australia and New Zealand illustrate more fully developed palliative care and bereavement services. INTENDED AUDIENCE This work will be useful to those interested in death and bereavement issues, and particularly useful to health care practitioners, academics, librarians, clergy, counselors, and immigration officers.

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